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CLEARER FUTURE CONFERENCE 2012
June 2012
Over 80 people gathered at this year�s highly successful Clearer Future Conference, hosted in Doncaster.
The event was opened by Doncaster's Mayor, who provided an unconventional perspective on air quality management. Broadcaster and meteorologist Clare Nasir introduced the issue of air quality in 2012, and was followed by ClientEarth's Karla Hill who presented a keynote speech on their landmark case against the UK government's failure to meet standards.
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CLARE NASIR TO OPEN CLEARER FUTURE CONFERENCE 2012
March 2012
ITV News� Clare Nasir will open the Clearer Future Conference on 30th May at Doncaster�s historic Mansion House.
The national conference will bring together public and private sector workers who specialise in air quality management to hear a range of talks from speakers, including Robert Vaughan from DEFRA, Jo Barnes from the Air Quality Management Resource Centre, and keynote speaker Karla Hill from Client Earth.
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ENVIRONMENT MINISTER PRAISES CARE4AIR AND ECO STARS
May 2011
Environment Minister Lord Henley has praised Care4Air and the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.
In a recent visit to Sheffield, Lord Henley toured the city and met with representatives from Sheffield City Council, local businesses and campaigns at the forefront of environmental issues.
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A CLEARER FUTURE CONFERENCE 2010
September 2010
Around 70 people attended the sixth annual �A Clearer Future Conference, which took place on Wednesday 22nd September 2010 at the Hilton Hotel, Sheffield.
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SOUTH YORKSHIRE CELEBRATES RECOGNITION OF ITS GREEN CREDENTIALS AT THIRD PRESTIGIOUS CARE4AIR AWARDS
August 2010
2010 has seen record numbers of local people and organisations putting themselves and others forward for prestigious Care4Air awards.
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DRIVE DOWN YOUR MOTORING COSTS WITH HELP FROM THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST
May 2010
Transport emissions contribute over 20% of the UK�s overall carbon emissions. Yet there are lots of things we can all do to reduce this figure and meet ambitious CO2 reduction targets.
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CARE4AIR SHARES BEST PRACTICE AT A EUROPEAN SEMINAR
December 2009
A representative from Care4Air took part in a talk about lowering harmful emissions in the environment at a European Environmental Bureau Seminar on 15th December 2009.
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BARNSLEY MBC DRIVE TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY WITH ECO STARS FLEET RECOGNITION SCHEME
December 2009
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Barnsley MBC) are leading the way towards improving air quality by joining the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme as a three star operator. The scheme, which is the first of its kind in the UK, recognises fleet operators who are using cleaner vehicles and effective fuel management. ECO Stars has been set up by Care4Air as part of the drive to improve the quality of air across the county.
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CARE4AIR ENDORSED ON NATIONAL EDUCATION WEBSITE
November 2009
The award winning Care4Air website is now being used to teach secondary school pupils across the UK after being endorsed by the National Curriculum Twenty First Century Science project on their website: www.21stcenturyscience.org
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FIVE STARS FOR NATIONAL FLEET ORGANISATION AFTER JOINING THE ECO STARS SCHEME
November 2009
A national company is hoping to set an example to fleet operators across the country after being awarded a maximum five star rating for the environmental performance of their fleet. Archbold Logistics Ltd, the UK-wide provider of transport, warehousing and logistics to business achieved the highest possible rating from the ECO (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.
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CARING FOR AIR AND SAVING MONEY AT CITY CENTRE SUSTAINABLE HOUSING AFFORDABLE WARMTH EVENT ON 21st OCTOBER
October 2009
Care4Air is teaming up with Sheffield City Council’s Sustainable Housing Affordable Warmth team (SHAW) at a city centre event designed to show local people how they can keep warm, save money and improve air quality over the winter.
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LOCAL AIR QUALITY CAMPAIGN PRAISED FOR TACKLING AIR POLLUTION IN THE COMMUNITY
September 2009
Defra Minister of State, Jim Fitzpatrick MP, praised the work of South Yorkshire�s air quality campaign, Care4Air, at this year�s national �A Clearer Future� Conference for its �fun� feel and focus on raising awareness - particularly among young people.
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CALL FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SAVE MONEY AND DRIVE DOWN HARMFUL ROAD TRAFFIC EMISSIONS THROUGH FREE SCHEME
September 2009
Sheffield City Council Leader, Paul Scriven, is inviting local businesses to sign up to a free scheme, which will help them save money, and save the environment too.
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CARE4AIR AND ECO STARS WIN GREEN APPLE AWARDS
September 2009
Having been on the giving end of so many awards this year, it was with great excitement that the Care4Air team found out they have won a Green Apple Award for Local Authority Environmental Best Practice. The good news was swiftly followed by the announcement that ECO Stars had won a Green Apple Award too!
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HUGE ENVIRONMENTAL AND MONEY SAVING OPPORTUNITY AS STAGECOACH BECOME FIRST BUS COMPANY TO JOIN LOCAL SCHEME
July 2009
Stagecoach have become the first bus and coach operator to sign up to the ECO (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme. The free South Yorkshire scheme offers an exciting opportunity for all commercial vehicles to massively cut costs and improve environmental performance by reducing fuel consumption.
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TOP RECOGNITION FOR NEW ECO STARS CLEAN LORRY FLEET
July 2009
A company operating out of South Yorkshire is hoping to dispel the myth that lorries are �dirty smelly polluters� after being awarded a maximum five star rating for the environmental performance of their fleet. Ventura Network Distribution, the UK-wide warehousing and distribution operators of high-street store Next, achieved the highest possible rating from the ECO (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.
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SOUTH YORKSHIRE AIR QUALITY CHAMPIONS CELEBRATE SUCCESS AT AWARDS CEREMONY
June 2009
People in South Yorkshire who are switched on to the environmental agenda collected gongs last night at the Care4Air Awards. The ceremony is held each year by South Yorkshire�s air quality awareness campaign, Care4Air, to recognise individuals and organisations who have made a significant contribution to improving the region�s air quality.
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CAMPAIGN TO HELP PEOPLE SAVE MONEY BY CAR POOLING ON NATIONAL LIFT SHARE DAY
June 2009
A new campaign to encourage people across South Yorkshire to car share is being launched this week to coincide with National Lift Share Day. The campaign from Rotherham Council is supported by Care4Air - a partnership between the four South Yorkshire local authorities that aims to raise awareness of air quality issues in the region.
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SIMON HUGHES MP PRAISES ENVIRONMENTAL FLEET SCHEME AND PRESENTS CLIPPER LOGISTICS WITH TOP ECO STARS AWARD
May 2009
Simon Hughes, Liberal Democrat spokesman for Energy and Climate Change and the Lib Dem Sheffield Council Leader, Cllr Paul Scriven, have added their voice to the drive against climate change by promoting a South Yorkshire scheme aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality.
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MAKE WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK THE TIME YOU STOP ROLLING, START STROLLING!
May 2009
South Yorkshire's air quality awareness campaign, Care4Air, is encouraging families to use this year's Walk to School Week (18th - 22nd May 2009) to 'Stop Rolling, Start Strolling'.
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STOP ROLLING AND START STROLLNG TO HELP YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT STAY HEALTHY
April 2009
Care4Air are encouraging businesses and individuals to 'stop rolling and start strolling' throughout 2009 to help people and the environment stay healthy. The campaign aims to promote walking and reduce unnecessary vehicle use to help improve air quality for everyone! 'Stop rolling and start strolling' kicks off next week to coincide with the first ever 'Walk to Work Week' taking place across the UK.
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ITV WEATHERMAN SEARCHES FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE�S CLEAN AIR CHAMPIONS!
April 2009
ITV's Calendar weatherman, Jon Mitchell, is calling for South Yorkshire�s clean air champions to put forward nominations for the 2009 Care4Air Awards. The innovative awards scheme from Care4Air, South Yorkshire�s air quality campaign, recognises individuals and organisations who have made a significant contribution to improving air quality in the region.
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WINNING FILMS FROM REDUCTION FESTIVAL LOOK AT REDUCING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
March 2009
It�s time to stop using your car. That�s the message from local film-makers at Sheffield�s recent Reduction Film Festival. The innovative Reduction Festival�s debut year was dedicated to short film and video content, and its organisers called for sponsors to come forward and back the campaign, which aimed to help tackle the complex environmental concerns that people have.
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SMART BLOG TO TEST PROTOTYPE ELECTRIC CAR
February 2009
A leading council official will be putting an electric prototype car to the test on Sheffield�s roads this week and keeping a daily blog of his experiences. The Smart Electric Vehicle (Smart EV) is currently on trial with Sheffield City Council�s fleet and will be put through its paces in real world conditions by the Council�s Director of Environment and Regulatory Services, Gary McGrogan.
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Drive to Improve Air Quality with the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
February 2009
Care4Air is leading the way towards improving air quality with the launch of the new ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme. The scheme, which is the first of its kind in the UK, recognises fleet operators who are using lower polluting vehicles and effective fuel management.
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Energy Saving Tips That Will Feel Lighter On Your Pocket!
October 2008
As the winter months fast approach, South Yorkshire’s air quality campaign Care4Air is urging people to follow simple steps to ensure that their homes are kept toasty warm in the most energy efficient way as part of Energy Savings Week (20th – 26th October).
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Doncaster Pupils' Lessons In Environmental Awareness
September 2008
A team of pupils from a Doncaster school have been praised by Care4Air, for taking the lead on environmental awareness, and encouraging teachers and pupils at their school to adopt environmentally-friendly habits.
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Energy Saving Tips On Your Doorstep
September 2008
Care4Air is highlighting the new Neighbourhood Energy Officers working with the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre at Doncaster Council, who are helping residents across South Yorkshire to be more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills.
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Local People Give New Website The Thumbs Up!
August 2008
South Yorkshire is ahead of the game in the air quality field, helping local residents stay up-to-date on our air quality. Members of the public now have access to Care4Air’s transformed website at the click of a mouse. The site includes information on air quality history and facts; find tips on how to improve air quality; and view the latest air quality news.
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Breathing Easy In Barnsley
August 2008
Care4Air, South Yorkshire’s air quality campaign, is congratulating Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) for its efforts to improve the quality of the air along a main road in Dodworth.
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Still Time To Be Crowned Air Quality Champ!
July 2008
Calling everyone from Rotherham who is committed to improving the quality of the region’s air, you still have chance to be in the running for a Care4Air Award 2008 and get the recognition that you deserve!
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Asthma UK Recognise Sheffield’s Air Quality Effort
July 2008
As authorities in Beijing prepare for the Olympics to kick off in August by doing all they can to reduce air pollution in the city, Sheffield is being congratulated for the city’s efforts to improve air quality.
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